There's a joke that a character repeats several times in the movie 'Mississippi Burning.' It goes, "what has four eyes but can't see? Mississippi." It's not that funny of a joke, but then again 'Mississippi Burning' wasn't supposed to be that funny of a movie. It's also not the greatest representation of Mississippi, which is a beautiful, vibrant state.
Mississippi is an American state with a long and rich history. That usually means there's a lot of alcohol involved in that history. If your state was established back when there was very little to do other than drink, then it usually goes hand in hand with your identity. That's why laws won't even stop people from still making Mississippi moonshine.
Statistics :
Adults drinking excessively: 13.3% - Alcohol-related driving deaths: 23.3% (3rd lowest) - Adults in fair or poor health: 22.2% (3rd highest) - Drunkest metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.